Any form of exercise will tone your muscles to some extent, some more than others. While weight-training is one of the top ways to tone up you can also achieve results through other types of exercise, such as yoga, Pilates and even cardiotraining.
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How do I avoid getting bulky?
It is a lot harder for women to increase muscle size through weight-training than men, simply because they don’t have enough muscle building hormones in their body. However, there are a few things you can do to promote firm and lean muscles.
• Use light weights for longer.
• Do 15 to 20 reps of each exercise two or three times.
• Don’t forget the importance
of stretching.
• Stretching improves flexibility, and promotes longer, leaner muscles. It also prevents injury and soreness the next day.
Mix it up:
Do a variety of exercises to tone your whole body, rather than constantly focusing on just a few major muscles.
Do I still need cardio exercise if I don’t want to lose weight?
Cardio training is important for your health, it helps prevent heart disease, lower blood pressure and increases fitness levels. It is possible to do cardio training and strength training at the same time, through circuits,
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intervals and high-intensity weight-training. Cardio can also help reduce the amount of fat on your body, which can cover muscles making you look less toned.
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